Chicago White Sox (34-115) vs. Los Angeles Angels (60-88)
On Monday, September 16, 2024, the Chicago White Sox will face off against the Los Angeles Angels in an American League matchup at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, with the first pitch scheduled for 9:38 PM ET.
This will be the first encounter between the two teams this season, kicking off a three-game series. The Angels are favored at -175 on the moneyline, with an over/under set at 8.5 runs.
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White Sox Seek Consecutive Wins
In their previous game, the Chicago White Sox aimed to build momentum after a hard-fought win against the Oakland Athletics. Following a challenging start to the series with a 2-0 loss, they clinched a close victory of 7-6 in the second game.
This marked only their third win in the last nine games, showcasing the team’s struggles throughout the season. With a batting average of just .247 and a collective on-base percentage of .292 over the last few weeks, the White Sox’s offensive performance has been underwhelming. However, they broke through with 16 hits and two home runs in their latest contest.
On Monday night, Jonathan Cannon, a promising 24-year-old right-hander, will take the mound. He holds a record of 3-10 with a 4.56 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP in 18 starts. Although Cannon struggled in August, he has shown improvement in September, posting a 3.27 ERA over two starts.
Last week, he pitched 5.1 innings against the Cleveland Guardians, allowing three earned runs in a losing effort.
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Angels Aim to Break Losing Streak
The Los Angeles Angels faced a tough challenge against the Houston Astros on Sunday, looking to avoid a series sweep. Unfortunately, they fell short, losing 5-3 in both previous games of the series, extending their losing streak to four games. The Angels have found success in only two of their last nine outings.
Recent statistics reveal the Angels’ offensive struggles as they are hitting just .199/.284/.342 with only seven doubles and 16 home runs in their last 386 at-bats. Despite this offensive slump, the bullpen has performed admirably, boasting a 2.51 ERA over the last 43 innings.
Reid Detmers, a 25-year-old left-handed pitcher, will start for the Angels on Monday. With a record of 4-6 and a 5.64 ERA in 14 starts this season, Detmers had a stint in Triple-A earlier this year. However, he has shown flashes of brilliance since returning to the rotation, including a solid outing against the Minnesota Twins last week.
Best Bets for Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels
The White Sox have had a historically rough season, particularly in their offensive production. They now face Detmers, against whom they have struggled significantly, posting a meager .200/.250/.247 triple-slash line against left-handed pitchers in the past ten days. With an alarming 42 wRC+ in that span, they have managed only four hits in 22 at-bats against Detmers.
Given these factors, it seems prudent to support the Angels to win and cover the runline in this matchup. Detmers has been impressive in his recent starts, racking up 18 strikeouts in his last two games.
While the Angels have not been offensive juggernauts either, they demonstrate greater potential against right-handed pitchers. In the last ten days, they have achieved an 87 wRC+ against righties, compared to a mere 32 against lefties.
